Location
Vancouver, BC | Canada
Job description
VCHA-5817
Status
Open
Site
SPH and VGH
Site Type
Hospital
Type of Position
Permanent
Date Range
Hours of Work
Full-time
On Call
to be discussed
On Call
Qualifications, Education and Skills
Requisites
Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License
Provisional
Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
Mandatory
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC)
Mandatory
Employer Website
Role and Facility Information
Come work as a Clinical Academic Women’s Heart Health Cardiologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
The Vancouver Division of Cardiology invites applications from outstanding cardiologists with special expertise in women’s heart health. This individual is expected to pursue an academic career based on research and education. This position is primarily based at Vancouver General Hospital in conjunction with a potential clinical role at St. Paul’s Hospital, both of which are University of British Columbia (UBC)-affiliated teaching hospitals
This role will also be a clinical faculty position within the Division of Cardiology at the University of British Columbia (UBC). The Division of Cardiology will support an appointment of Clinical Assistant Professor or higher, however clinical faculty appointments at UBC are assigned at a rank determined by the Appointments and Promotion Committee of the UBC Department of Medicine.
The Division operates an academic practice plan, which the successful candidate is expected to contribute to, and be eligible to receive a supplementary stipend for exceptional academic contribution. Apply today to join our team!
As a Clinical Academic Women’s Heart Health Cardiologist with Vancouver Coastal Health, you will:
- Support the Leslie Diamond Women’s Heart Health Centre as a principal commitment in addition to general cardiology coverage at either or both St. Paul’s and Vancouver General Hospitals.
- Commit at least 30% of your time to education and/or research in the field of women’s heart health and the remaining 70% to clinical work.
- Substantially support the development and growth of the UBC Cardiology research and teaching programs.
Qualifications
Education, Licensing, & Experience:
- FRCPC in Internal Medicine.
- A Certificate of Special Competence in Cardiology.
- Eligibility for licensure in the Province of British Columbia.
- Completed training in a women’s heart health program (ideally in a recognized international fellowship program).
- Preference will be given to those with an interest in education scholarship and/or research in women’s heart health.
- Candidates with additional other expertise will also be considered depending on the needs of the Division.
Knowledge & Abilities:
- Exceptional communication and teaching skills.
- A demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate level and supervision of undergraduate and graduate students.
- A proven record of excellence in teaching.
- A strong track record of being able to work well in teams.
Please note that a resume is required to apply for this position.
As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees and medical staff working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work
- Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
- Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
- Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
- Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed
We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2023
Terms
Compensation
Compensation Type
Fee-for-Service
Estimated Remuneration
To be determined
Physician Overhead
To be determined
Billing Split
Not applicable
Benefits and Incentives
Vacation Leave
To be determined
Job tags
Salary
